Drivers claim poor signage has forced them into making the costly left turn

But drivers have complained "poor signage" and a lack of warning about the new restrictions have unfairly hit them in the pockets.

The council has already dished out more than 14,000 fines since the restrictions were introduced in June, the Hackney Gazette reports.

The fine is £65 if paid within two weeks and doubles after that - with drivers told they could face court action if they fail to pay within a month.

RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: "The number of fines being given to drivers at this junction suggests something is wrong - and it might well be that the sheer amount of signage and a difficult road layout is to blame.

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A Council spokesperson said: “The changes to this junction are part of our pioneering school streets initiative which is improving air quality and making it easier and safer for families to walk and cycle to and from school.

“The notices already meet all Department for Transport requirements, and we have now added additional signage to ensure all drivers comply and help make our children’s school journeys healthier.

“While it is the responsibility of drivers to read this signage and adhere to the road closures, we will of course listen to representations where a driver feels that a fine has been issued unfairly or received multiple fines during a short period.”

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